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[pallyndrome]

No way I would have ever gotten those clues lol. Did anyone else guess right?

Cas contest sounds fun. I assume we'd be judged on a sim we make according go a theme or guidelines. Cool

[RaiaDraconis]

This ought to be interesting!

My mentioning of cryptic clues was completely by coincidence. I knew there had to be something with the words "towels, sheets, and pillowcases", but I couldn't put my finger on it to save my life. Very well-hidden, that was.

[Seabody]

It's Friday in my area but I'll have to wait a few more hours for it. I can't see the second clue, it's all foggy to me. Can't, wait.

Schip did the big reveal a few posts up.

Well, since you ask so nicely - yes.   

First, I'd like to tell you why Raia's post was so important: 
What's important about that post is that, knowingly or not, Raia identified the type of clues I was using.  Cryptic crossword puzzles use a variety of clues.  One type of clue, the type used here, has the answer hidden or embedded in other words.  Remember me saying the answer was right there in front of you?  I meant that quite literally. 

The first clue said,   There were a few red herrings there, but the important part - the clue - was in the word "pillowcases"

Then the second clue said,  The clue there was in the words "emoticon, testimony"

Put those two clues together and you will see that the answer is "CAS Contest."  Yes, that's right - tomorrow the forum's brand-new Create-a-Sim Contest will be unveiled!  We're very excited about it, and I hope you will be too.  We've never had a CAS contest before and it's been a lot of fun getting the first one ready for you.  It'll be posted tomorrow morning (my time).

And now you can finally see the wonderful banner Samoht made for the contests:

[YZJay]

Schip did the big reveal a few posts up.

That is so embarrassing. I failed to noticed a third page where it was announced.
CAS contest? A contest of who makes the most attractive sim? No matter what I look forward to the details.

[JessieJJJ]

I can totally participate! I have never been in a contest 

[Beezy]

I was wrong! I thought it would be merchandise! Like forum T-Shirts! (Laundry)

I'm excited that we're getting CAS contests.

[Louise56]

I had bo idea what it was lol. But this sounds awesome!!

[Snufflesxx]

Woah, CAS contests! I'm a little late arriving (I often miss important threads!) but I guessed page two.  Hooray! 

[samoht04]

CAS contest? A contest of who makes the most attractive sim? No matter what I look forward to the details.

They won't be about who can make the most attractive sim. There will be a brief to follow that you have to meet, more will be revealed but it's not just a beauty contest. It's to show how creative you can be in CAS. 

[Pam]

Now that the cat's out of the bag, I've made a brand new board for our Create-A-Sim Contest.  I'm moving this thread there now.

[pallyndrome]

I was wrong! I thought it would be merchandise! Like forum T-Shirts! (Laundry)

I'm excited that we're getting CAS contests.

that was my guess too! Forum t-shirts!

[Pam]

What would y'all think of Forum t-shirts?  Would you buy them?

[saltpastillen]

Woot a CAS contest! How exciting!

[Gogowars329]

From the moment I saw this thread I had an idea it would be CAS Contests but geez, those hints were pretty tough Schip! Can't wait for the new contests to start! I'll certainly be entering.

[Audren]

Cryptic crosswords! Oh, how on Earth did I not manage to see that!? You were the one to teach me about those back on The Mole! Silly rabbit.